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Daughters of the Dagger #4
Amethyst
Amethyst de Burgh has been sent by the archbishop as assistant to her uncle, the master mason in building a castle for the border lord, Marcus Montclair. She has always dreamed of this opportunity, but knows a woman in this position would not be accepted if it wasn't for the sealed and stamped missive giving the order, sent by the Archbishop himself.
Marcus is not pleased when a woman shows up saying she is the new assistant to his master mason. And when his father arrives with a missive from the king, things only get worse. Now he's expected to marry the girl when she challenges his every word.
With his castle unfinished and his defenses low, he knows it won't be long before the Scots come over the border and they are attacked. But facing the enemy isn't half as challenging as dealing with his new wife.
A hardened border lord and a headstrong woman are forced to work together to change their ways. And in the process they learn that things are not always as they seem . . . in Amethyst, Book 4, the last book of the Daughters of the Dagger Series. (Watch for their brother's story, Onyx, coming in December as the first book in the Scottish, MadMan MacKeefe trilogy.)
Marcus is not pleased when a woman shows up saying she is the new assistant to his master mason. And when his father arrives with a missive from the king, things only get worse. Now he's expected to marry the girl when she challenges his every word.
With his castle unfinished and his defenses low, he knows it won't be long before the Scots come over the border and they are attacked. But facing the enemy isn't half as challenging as dealing with his new wife.
A hardened border lord and a headstrong woman are forced to work together to change their ways. And in the process they learn that things are not always as they seem . . . in Amethyst, Book 4, the last book of the Daughters of the Dagger Series. (Watch for their brother's story, Onyx, coming in December as the first book in the Scottish, MadMan MacKeefe trilogy.)
232 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 17, 2013
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About the author
Elizabeth Rose
295 books1,286 followersElizabeth Rose is the author of medieval, paranormal, fantasy and contemporary novels. While based on romance, her novels have complex plots, action and suspense. She loves writing bad boy tortured heroes and empowered feisty heroines.
Her books have won rave reviews, and been seen on The History Channel as well as Wild Chicago. Elizabeth's books have won and been finalists in many contests. Here is a partial list:
Highland Spirit - Highland Chronicles WINNER of the Raven Award.
Bedeviled - Portals of Destiny, WINNER Creme de la Cover Contest
Beguiled - Portals of Destiny, WINNER - Creme de la Cover Contest
RONE Award finalists include:
Doubting Thomas - Bad Boys of Sweetwater
Highland Steel - Highland Chronicles
Tristan - Pirate Lords
Igniting Andrew - Bad Boys of Sweetwater
Highland Secrets - Secrets of the Heart
Seductive Secrets - Secrets of the Heart
Forgotten Secrets - all Secrets of the Heart
Summer's Reign - Seasons of Fortitude
Kindle Book Review Awards finalist and semi-finalist:
Highland Secrets
Forgotten Secrets
International Digital Award finalist:
Highland Spring - Seasons of Fortitude
Golden Palm Finalist:
Mary, Mary - Once Upon a Rhyme
Raven Awards Best Cover finalist:
May Queen - Holiday Knights
Raven Awards Runner-Up:
Lady and the Wolf - Tangled Tales
Books and Benches Reviewer's Choice:
Restless Sea Lord - Legendary Bastards of the Crown
Sapphire Award Finalist:
Kyros' Secret - Greek Myth Fantasy Series
Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice:
Thief of Olympus - Greek Myth Fantasy Series
Seen on the History Channel:
The Oracle of Delphi - Greek Myth Fantasy Series
And More!
Elizabeth is known for her many series which include:
Below the Salt Series
Highland Outcasts
Portals of Destiny
Legacy of the Blade
Daughters of the Dagger
Elemental Magick Series
Bad Boys of Sweetwater: Tarnished Saints Series Greek Myth Fantasy Series
MadMan MacKeefe Series
Legendary Bastards of the Crown
Seasons of Fortitude
Secrets of the Heart
Second in Command
Pirate Lords
Highland Chronicles
Barons of the Cinque Ports
Tangled Tales Once Upon a Rhyme
Holiday Knights
Dark Encounters
Cowboys of the Old West
Working Man Series, and more!
Someday Elizabeth hopes to visit the castles of Scotland and England personally. However, she has been to the jungles of Peru and Machu Picchu which inspired her novels, Curse of the Condor and Bistro Bachelor.
Visit her website to view her latest books and to read excerpts of her work. http://elizabethrosenovels.com.
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Displaying 1 - 18 of 18 reviews
February 17, 2024
A good ending of a decent series.
This is a good book and the fourth one of the series. The characters are all interesting, the plot is straightforward, and the premise is getting the border castle built and showing the owner of the castle that women are not as useless as he proclaims. I do recommend this book.
This is a good book and the fourth one of the series. The characters are all interesting, the plot is straightforward, and the premise is getting the border castle built and showing the owner of the castle that women are not as useless as he proclaims. I do recommend this book.
March 17, 2021
Eighteen year old Lady Amethyst has a gift for castle building but as a mere woman is going to have difficulty in getting Lord Marcus to respect her prowess. The situation is then muddied when the King and his father decree that they should marry. Marcus is a hardened warrior who has suppressed his gentler side, can Amethyst draw it out and find a man to both respect and love? Amethyst is a feisty and likeable character, Marcus much less so, though as his attitude improves so does his character. Amethyst in future though will have to take charge of the purse strings if she doesn’t want to live in poverty as it is clear that Marcus likes the finer things and has absolutely no idea of budgeting!
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book gifted by the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book gifted by the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
January 1, 2022
Amethyst, book four of The Daughters of the Dagger series by Elizabeth Rose, is a unique tale of a young woman sent to be the assistant to her uncle, the master Mason building the borderland castle for Marcus Montclair. Marcus was raised to follow the rules, and he’s not happy the Archbishop sent a female to assist his master Mason. He’s even more unhappy, when she challenges him at every turn, and when his father shows up with a missive from the king, indicating he should marry her.
Watching this story unfold and watching the struggles of Amethyst to earn the respect of Marcus for what she is capable of when she steps in to help her uncle. And what a great ending to this fabulous story! I listened to the audiobook narrated by Brian J Gill, and he was fabulous!
Watching this story unfold and watching the struggles of Amethyst to earn the respect of Marcus for what she is capable of when she steps in to help her uncle. And what a great ending to this fabulous story! I listened to the audiobook narrated by Brian J Gill, and he was fabulous!
March 30, 2021
I listened to the audiobook of this story. Narration was wonderful. This story is about the last sister in The Daughters of the Dagger series and is exciting. Amethyst is sent to the north to help her Uncle build a castle. Of course, this is not a job for a Lady, but Amethyst is so excited about this adventure. She so loves working with her Uncle, even when she meets the border Lord Marcus. He hates women and tells her as much, and orders her to the kitchens. Nay, she will not go. I think they have both met their match. Watch as everything unfolds and more than sparks fly between them.
November 20, 2020
Amethyst is a feisty female when she takes on Lord Marcus while helping her Uncle build a castle. Definitely not a position for a dainty female in a male dominated world. More problems arise when Lord Marcus's father arrives as he has even less tolerance for females. There is action aplenty when the Scots attack and Amethyst finds herself in the middle of the battle. As always there is humour and a great lead in the the next series Madman MacKeefe Onyx. Recommended.
April 1, 2019
A young woman, only wanting to learn more about castle construction, thanks to her uncle's educating her in the various processes required. However, in the time period, having a female in such a situation was extremely provocative, and did not endure her to the Lord of the manor.
Further other interference from others causes an interesting saga.
Further other interference from others causes an interesting saga.
November 20, 2020
Amethyst, fourth and last book in Daughters of the Daggers series. Amethyst the last daughter not married. I actually loved this book.. The author put in a twisted turn where she wraps it all up for the dagger daughters. a broken soon to be rich warlord and a lady wanting to be free of not marrying ,also building in her passion a castle from the floor down, coming to life. page turner !!!!!!
May 8, 2018
Wonderful
This last book in the series was just great as the other three. Each story has their own tale with the women being very strong and their love even stronger. All Elizabeth's books are wonderful.
This last book in the series was just great as the other three. Each story has their own tale with the women being very strong and their love even stronger. All Elizabeth's books are wonderful.
March 7, 2019
Sapphire and Marcus
This is the final Daughter in this Series and it's pretty interesting to see all the things she goes through to be accepted in a man's position of work in that day in time. It's funny to hear her give the backpack that she gets. Great book.
This is the final Daughter in this Series and it's pretty interesting to see all the things she goes through to be accepted in a man's position of work in that day in time. It's funny to hear her give the backpack that she gets. Great book.
February 7, 2021
Loved it. Wonderful story of a women who refuses to follow the rules a pursue "women's" duties, but instead wants to build a castle. When the opportunity arise she meets the challenge and in so doing also finds her true love.
September 26, 2017
A lovely story
May 23, 2021
This is one of my favourite books of the series Amethyst is a feisty female she is head strong as the border lord and the chemistry between them is tangible You won’t regret reading it
December 15, 2021
Such a fun series I am so happy I was able to read a out these wonderful Daughters of the Daggers Series !!
July 8, 2023
Great Historical Love Story
I have enjoyed this book. Amethyst and Marcus did find true love and after a lot of battles and drama all the family was together.
I have enjoyed this book. Amethyst and Marcus did find true love and after a lot of battles and drama all the family was together.
November 14, 2020
Amethyst the 4th book in the series, she helps her uncle being his assistant to masonry for a border lord castle.
She is as head strong as the border lord and the chemistry is strong.
She is as head strong as the border lord and the chemistry is strong.
September 13, 2017
Great series
This is one of my favorite series!😁 I have read them several times. Highly recommended! I also love the Scottish series that follows. Read them all if you like medieval romance.
This is one of my favorite series!😁 I have read them several times. Highly recommended! I also love the Scottish series that follows. Read them all if you like medieval romance.
June 3, 2021
This is one of my favourite books of the series Amethyst is a feisty female she is head strong as the border lord and the chemistry between them is tangible You won’t regret reading it
February 2, 2017
I love it. Wonderful characters. Well written. Mrs Rose know how to get you entertained.
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